Description
Savor the crispy, tender Peruvian chicken bursting with zesty flavors, complemented by a creamy, spicy green sauce. This recipe brings the heart of Peru to your table, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 whole Chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 2 Jalapeño Chile Peppers
- For the Creamy Green Sauce:
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Blend olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, paprika, cumin, and oregano until smooth. Loosen the chicken skin and apply two-thirds of the marinade underneath, rubbing the remainder on the outside. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F and prepare a roasting pan with a rack.
- Roast Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the rack, tuck wings, and tie legs. Roast for 20 minutes, then lower temperature to 375°F and roast for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Prepare Green Sauce: In a blender, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, gradually adding olive oil while blending until the sauce thickens. Adjust spice level.
- Serve: Drizzle crispy chicken with the creamy green sauce.
Notes
- Serve with a side of rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- For best flavor, marinate overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity in the sauce for desired spice level.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg